Sunday, May 5, 2024

City trees save lives, first-of-its-kind study finds

Planting trees has additional benefits for communities beyond keeping cities cool, such as reducing air pollution and boosting mental health.

Major gas utility is pouring money into reversing an Oregon city’s electric-only mandate

Climate advocates who see this strategy playing out in Eugene are concerned that NW Natural and its affiliates may spend enormous sums to convince the public to overturn the mandate. 

Climate change claims its first mammal extinction

Perhaps this second declaration of the extinction of the Bramble Cay melomys will finally inspire enough attention to prevent the loss of similar species.

Teaching kids about climate science leads to more climate-concerned parents on right and left,...

But climate change is already a reality for many American students, affecting lives whether the subject is taught in science class or not.

The world needs a water treaty

The world has enough water for 7 billion people, but not if countries waste, hoard, or weaponize it.

20 fossil fuel companies are responsible for a third of carbon emissions

"The great tragedy of the climate crisis is that seven and a half billion people must pay the price – in the form of a degraded planet – so that a couple of dozen polluting interests can continue to make record profits."

To Save Water, This Woman Is Running Marathons on Every Continent

Mina Guli has already run some 430 miles toward her goal to raise awareness of the global water scarcity crisis.

BREAKING: SeaWorld Announces Ends Captive Breading of Killer Whales; Current Generation Will Be Last...

SeaWorld will no longer breed killer whales in captivity and will end their theatrical shows.

Homeland Security listed these climate activists as ‘extremists’ alongside mass killers

"I think there is a strategy that right-wing forces are using to criminalize dissent. This bulletin shows that dirty hand."

Laos Will Be Closing All Bear Farms

Laos has promised to shut down all bear and tiger farms!